As a Molecular Diagnostics Scientist, you will join our cross-functional research & development team focused on designing molecular diagnostics to advance our product pipeline. This scientist will build and test concept designs and work with the team to optimize performance through design changes and material selection. The successful candidate will be motivated, inquisitive, adaptable and excel in a highly collaborative environment.
What will you do?
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Prepare materials, perform experiments, gather data, carry out initial analysis
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Meticulous documentation of experiments and protocols
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Collaboration within team environment, helping out colleagues as needed
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Work cross-functionally on multi-disciplinary projects
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Effectively communicate progress throughout the organization
What do you need to succeed?
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BS in Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemistry, or a related discipline with 3-5 years of relevant experience.
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Strong familiarity with basic laboratory bench skills.
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Basic understanding of experimental design and controls.
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Enthusiasm for data analysis and strong problem-solving skills. Experience with JMP statistical software is beneficial.
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Experience with developing and optimizing PCR based molecular diagnostic assays in a GMP/GLP environment.
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Experience with DNA/RNA extraction from complex clinical sample types, including blood, serum, urine and feces.
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Experience with or willingness to learn supporting processes including microbial culture, molecular cloning, and plasmid preparations.
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Strong initiative, positive attitude, and flexibility to adapt experiment plans as new discoveries are made.
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Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to maintain well-organized laboratory records.
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Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
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Well-versed in safe laboratory practices.
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Salary range starting at $72,000 based on experience
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Opportunity for annual cash bonus
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Health / Dental / Vision Benefits Day-One
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5% matching 401k
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Additional benefits including but not limited to financial support, pet insurance, mental health resources, volunteer paid days off, employee stock program, foundation donation matching, and much more
If you’re looking for a role that’ll challenge you, offer a variety of work and learning, while helping an amazing industry, we’d love to hear from you!
Why IDEXX:
We’re proud of the work we do because our work matters. An innovation leader in every industry we serve, we follow our Purpose and Guiding Principles to help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy, to ensure safe drinking water for billions, and to help farmers protect livestock and poultry from disease. We have customers in over 175 countries and a global workforce of over 10,000 talented people.
So, what does that mean for you? We enrich the livelihoods of our employees with a positive and respectful work culture that embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery. At IDEXX, you will be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that
drives improvement.
Let’s pursue what matters together.
IDEXX values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
IDEXX is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited
by local, state, or federal laws.
While we appreciate our staffing partners, we are unable to accept unsolicited agency resumes.
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What We Do
10,000 people, one global focus - enhancing the health and well-being of pets, people, and livestock
We are passionate about what we do at IDEXX – and why wouldn’t we be? When you’re working to raise the standard of care for pets, make drinking water safe for billions and keep our livestock population around the globe healthy and free of disease, it’s no wonder that what we do each day is more than just a job. There’s an energy across IDEXX that is contagious – where caring and committed people come together to make things better.
IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. (NASDAQ: IDXX), a member of the S&P 500, is a leader in pet healthcare innovation, serving practicing veterinarians around the world with a broad range of diagnostic and information technology-based products and services. Headquartered in southern Maine, we conduct operations through more than 70 locations around the world and serve customers in over 175 countries.
Our primary business focuses on pet health, a growing market around the world. Our products —in-clinic diagnostic tests and instrumentation, reference laboratory and telemedicine consultation services, and practice management software—enhance the ability of veterinarians to provide advanced medical care, improve staff efficiency and to build more economically successful practices.
We also develop and manufacture diagnostic tests and information for the global production animal industry, including poultry and livestock, as well as tests for the quality and safety of water and milk.
Please visit our website, IDEXX.com/careers, for further information and to view all of our job opportunities.
